I've been to this place twice in the last week after not going for years. I went in for a quick pub lunch on a Sunday afternoon and had a very creditable Cajun Chicken. The second time was for a birthday meal. There were eight of us all together and every one really enjoyed their food. The Holden Arms is on the way out of Haslingden on the way to Blackburn, so it's not a place that's on any pub crawl routes. Handy if you've just been for a walk on the hills though. It has a couple of plasma tellies showing football in the pub part, which is very snug and welcoming. The restaurant part is a little dated; it's a really old building but the beams have been plastered over and the carpet and wallpaper look like they were put there in the eighties. There are pictures of Elvis in his black and white years and that rather odd picture of the Last Supper but using Marilyn Monroe and other Hollywood stars instead of Jesus and the Disciples. Odd. But don't let that put you off. As I've said, the food is excellent and well priced (I had fajitas, the rest went for various roasts). The Stella was great and the staff were both friendly and attentive. Good atmosphere too. read more

The Holden Arms is near Haslingden on the way to Blackburn, so not a place to go without your car, unless it's a stopping off place on your way out to the town. The restaurant is out-dated and the strange decor and old beams which have been badly plastered up are a little uncomfortable to look at. It generally looks like it is stuck in a time warp, but maybe that's the feel that the owners want to create. I have always felt that it want's to stay like the old style pubs where the farmers and locals go for company. The Holden Arms caters well for the sporty, footy enthusiasts with big TV's on the walls for easy viewing. read more

Went to the Holden Arms this Sunday we went on the Sunday Lunch menu. The food was excellent with proper veg and very good value for money. My only quibble would be paying £2.80 for a pint of lime & soda how can you justify that only 20p less than a pint of bitter. read more

We go weekly as a family and love it Something on the food menu for everyone from finicky teenagers to 80 year old granddads Large portions of home cooked food The chicken Kievs are HUGE! If you want fast food go to MAcdonalds because this is home cooked not a rushed microwave job! It's homely, clean and typical good cosy pub... Great parking facilties and a lovely area outside for smokers with twinkling lights and water feature...Has large TVs throughout ...I think in this age of pubs closing down every week it's great to have a pub that ticks all the boxes : ) read more

I go Holden Arms every once in a blue moon. The staff are always welcoming and the service is great. There's always a lot to choose from with the menu and always the same great quality. The duck is great as well as the warm chocolate fudge cake. Would recommend it to anyone. read more